Brad A Crist Obituary (1953 - 2013)

Brad A. Crist, 60, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 6:45 p.m., Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at St. Francis Medical Center, Grand Island, NE. A graveside service to celebrate Brad's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday (Sept. 18, 2013) at Mackville Cemetery, Atwood, IL with military rites provided by the Macon County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Tuesday evening from 5:00 p.m-8:00 p.m. at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. Memorials may be made to a college trust being established for the grandchildren at Prairie State Bank in Mt. Zion, IL. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com. Brad was born May 28, 1953 in Decatur, IL, the son of William and Wanda (Scott) Crist. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1971 where he lettered in football, track and wrestling. Brad proudly served in the U.S. Air Force Strategic Air Command. After leaving the military Brad worked at ADM for 35 years. Brad was a member of (former) Grain Millers International and also coached girls Pony Softball for several years. He loved to golf and play racquetball as well. Over the last several years Brad loved to spend time traveling the country on his motorcycle. Surviving are his parents; daughter: Erin Jacops and husband Landon; grandchildren: Tyler, Justin, Morgan Beller and Emma Jacops all of Pampa, TX; brother: Mike Crist and wife Connie of Decatur, IL; sister: Lori Queary and husband Mike of Decatur, IL; nieces: Shelly Houran, Becky Crist, and Sarah Shrum; nephews: Scott Crist, Matthew Shrum, and Ben Reeves. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Heather Maria and his sister, Jacque Shrum.